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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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sammy18 01/22/2010

im just sick of it all. Im in an online class, and the only reason im even in this thing( orientation was HELL- I had to walk up a huge hill to get there, and the only other option was stairs- and i cant do stairs very well yet, and even then i had to use my rescue inhaler for the first time in weeks since starting smbyicort) is becuse of my moms' insurance. It states that if im not a full time student the month i turn 19, im off the plan. All the meds i take cost a lot now, and i dont even want to know what theyll be w/o it! And my b-days coming up in about a week(jan.30), and with all this concentrating on all thats going on, i cant even be fully happy that its almost my b-day! and its not that the class is too hard or anything, but its just not as compelling anymore, now that ive got all this you-know-what to think about. My favorite time used to be when i was awake, cause i could do things that i liked, u know? Now, my favorite time is when im getting ready for bed or actually asleep, cause at least then, i dont have to think or worry about anything. At least i have enough sense to stick to my diet, or else id really be screwed! I guess... im just so tired now. :(

deleted_user 01/22/2010

Oh Miss Sammy. I am so sorry that you are having such a hard time. I'm very proud of you for following your diet plan. That shows strength of character, determination, and good common sense. I know things are hard for you right now, but with such strength that you obviously have, I know you will kick this low point, too. All the sleeping makes me think that you might be having some depression. (Been there, done that) Can you talk to your mom about it? Or your doctor? It might help to have a professional to talk to.

andyls322 01/23/2010

Hi Sammy,
Sorry i have not posted to any of your journals, I have just been readin them..lol.
Please consider your still in recovery and a bit of a lull with your body in turmoil.
It gets a bit emotional at times, we all go through it, But we all get better from it too.
Sleep is the time your body heals.
I wish I had a time machine to take you to a happier future...their will be a happier future.
Your sooo young and have everything to look forward too...

It does get better, so much better that you will forget the recovery.

Stick to the rules as best you can and you will see the results...

Wishing you well..

Buzz xxx (Andy in the UK)

deleted_user 01/23/2010

Hello from your former Glendale/LaCanada neighbor. I know alot of people in your area whose asthma has been aggravated by all the soot and dust leftover from last year's fires. I hope the rain is helping that. I hope you will be able to take things a little at a time right now so they don't seem so overwhelming and discouraging. Grab for what is good right now (like your dedication to improving your health) and not for what might be a day from now. If your health is getting in the way of success in school, you are entitled to ask for accomodation from instructors so you can complete your class requirements. That takes some pressure off of you by avoiding an all or nothing situation and mindset. Hang in there, kiddo - it is going to be ok!

sammy18 01/23/2010

hi, soozee. thank u for sounding so concerned. Its not that im sleeping a whole lot, its just tat in difficult times, its feels really good to just take a nap when ur feelin' down. dont u agree? i just had to get that really heavy rock off my chest, and now i feel lots better now that i got it out of my system. i just gotta kep thinking, its only gonna get better from here.

sammy18 01/23/2010

thanks for the post, buzz.(hehe) im feeling a lot better now that its another day. i just gotta look 2 the future, cause why be upset when theres video games to play, kittens and puppies to play with, and movies to watch, right? RIGHT!! Hahaha, ill be sure to look on the prettier side of the grass from now on. :)

sammy18 01/23/2010

hi, bighotmama. my asthmas been good; all the soot and stuff has definetly been alliviated w/ all this rain. Alls i gotta say is, it better not rain on my b-day! I have a full day of movies, pedicures, and sorts of stuff planned. After all, 19 is only 2 years away from 21, right? Vegas, here i come(in 2 yrs! hehehehe)

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